Tree Trimming in Placerville
Need trees trimmed in Placerville? We cover it, ZIP 95667 and the hills around town. Call us now at (530) 238-3614 and we'll have a local tree pro come take a look.
We'll set up the visit. You'll get the price straight from the pro.
Old Hangtown, still full of trees
Placerville started out as Dry Diggin's in the gold rush. By 1849 people called it Hangtown. In 1854 it incorporated as a city and became Placerville. Back then it was the third largest town in California.
It's been the county seat since 1857, when the seat moved over from Coloma. The 2020 census counted 10,747 people.
Downtown sits about 1,867 feet up. The areas around the city climb from about 1,800 feet to nearly 4,000. So a yard on the edge of town can have very different trees than one on Main Street.
Weather that shapes the pruning calendar
Placerville's weather numbers are handy for planning tree work.
- About 61 mornings a year drop to 32 degrees or colder.
- About 66 days a year get measurable rain. The average is 38.11 inches.
- About 66 days a year hit 90 degrees or more.
Source: Placerville climate figures as listed on Wikipedia.
Here's how that lines up with the trees. Cold, bare winters are fine for pruning oaks that drop their leaves, and most fruit trees. UC Master Gardener sources back both.
The rainy season is the reason apricots and cherries wait. UC says Eutypa spores spread in rain, mostly fall through spring. So those two get pruned in July or August, when it's dry.
And those hot days? Big oaks can drop a sideways limb on a hot, calm day. If one hangs over your patio, have it looked at before summer.
Rain can pile up fast too. The most rain Placerville ever got in 24 hours was 6.22 inches, on February 14, 2000. Wet, heavy limbs are a good reason to have weak ones checked before winter.
City rules, not county
This is the big difference with Placerville. It's an incorporated city.
The El Dorado County oak rules cover private land in the unincorporated parts of the county. Inside Placerville's city limits, that county rule doesn't apply. The city may have its own. Before any heavy cut on a big tree, give City Hall a call. If you're outside city limits with a Placerville address, the county rules likely apply instead.
Not sure which side you're on? Your pro can help you check.
Street trees and shade trees
Got a maple or a birch shading the yard? Then this one's for you.
One tip from the International Society of Arboriculture. Maples and birches tend to "bleed" sap if pruned in early spring. It looks bad but it's of little consequence to the tree. Still, late winter is a neater time for them.
What trimming costs
National guides are the best we've got. LawnStarter lists one California city, San Diego, at $478 to $710 per tree. Its national range is $430 to $640. Thumbtack puts most jobs at $402 to $1,158.
Hills and narrow streets can add time. The pro sees the tree and quotes it before work starts.
Placerville tree questions
Can you get a tree pro to my Placerville house?
Yes. Call (530) 238-3614 with your street and what the tree is doing, and we'll set it up.
Do the county oak rules apply in Placerville?
Not inside city limits. The county rule covers unincorporated land. Ask the City of Placerville about trees inside the city.
Why is my maple dripping sap after pruning?
Maples often bleed when pruned in early spring. The arborist group says it's of little consequence to the tree.
Nearby
Close by: tree trimming in El Dorado, tree trimming in Diamond Springs and tree trimming in Camino. See fruit tree pruning, or all towns.